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Senior Software Developer jobs at Apple span platforms, silicon, and services, from iOS and macOS to Apple Silicon and iCloud infrastructure. Apple sponsors a broad range of work visas for engineering talent, making it one of the more accessible paths for internationally qualified developers targeting the U.S. tech industry.
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INTRODUCTION
The Apple Service Engineering (ASE) Security team builds and provides secure systems and infrastructure that fuel Apple’s services (such as iCloud, Apple Music, Apple Fitness, and Apple TV). We are the secure foundation on which Apple’s software developers build the products that keep our customers safe and secure. The ASE Security Frameworks team is expanding and we looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Software Engineer who will focus on creating fundamental security services, addressing identity and authorization challenges. Success in this role requires individuals to possess a blend of profound technical expertise, extensive knowledge in security, and substantial experience in large-scale operations.
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Software Engineer on the ASE Security Frameworks team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our customers adhere to the latest and most effective security practices for addressing identity and authorization challenges. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for designing and implementing client libraries and SDKs to bolster our overall security posture throughout the organization. Your duties will include building Security Frameworks in multiple languages (Java, Go, Swift, Rust, TypeScript) and working with our partner engineering team to ensure that these frameworks are integrated into our partner team’s services to perform request verification, token issuance and exchange, authentication, authorization, durable decision logging, policy updates and caching. You will set high standards and deliver on ASE’s vision for our security protocols, working with engineering teams as they incorporate secure practices and tools into their development processes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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8+ years of software development or production operations experience in a large-scale environment
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Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
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Strong programming skills in Golang and Java, ability and willingness to learn Swift, Rust, Python and TypeScript as you will be building client frameworks for customers operating in all of these languages
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Experience building and operating high-performant client SDKs and libraries with features such as caching, online and offline configuration updates, major version releases, breaking changes, feature flagging and similar concepts
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Knowledge of securing APIs, including input validation, mTLS, authentication, and authorization mechanisms for RESTful and gRPC APIs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience designing and implementing SDK architecture patterns including dependency injection, plugin systems, retry logic, and error handling strategies
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Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts including RBAC, ABAC, OAuth, OpenID Connect, as well as Policy-as-Code systems like Open Policy Agent and Rego
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Knowledge of client-side security best practices including secure credential storage, token refresh patterns, and protection against common attacks (CSRF, XSS, token leakage)
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Experience with cross-platform SDK development and maintaining API consistency across different programming languages and runtime environments
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Understanding of backward compatibility strategies for SDK versioning, deprecation policies, and migration paths for breaking changes
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Experience with monitoring and telemetry in client libraries including error reporting, usage analytics, and performance metrics collection
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $171,600 and $302,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Align your portfolio to Apple platforms
Apple's engineering teams prioritize depth in Swift, Objective-C, or system-level C++ across specific platforms. Before applying, build or highlight projects that run on Apple hardware or integrate with Apple frameworks. Generic full-stack portfolios rarely stand out.
Target teams hiring across multiple visa types
Apple sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT, so your visa category affects which roles are accessible right now. Roles with longer hiring cycles are better suited to H-1B cap season, while OPT-eligible candidates should target teams with faster offer timelines.
Front-load your specialty occupation documentation
USCIS scrutinizes software developer H-1B petitions for specialty occupation status. Gather official transcripts, a degree equivalency evaluation if your credential is from outside the U.S., and any publications or patents that connect your academic background to the specific role.
Engage Apple's recruiter pipeline before cap season
H-1B registrations open in March and Apple coordinates filings for selected candidates shortly after. If you make first contact with a recruiter in Q4, you have time to clear Apple's multi-round technical loop before the registration window closes.
Confirm your LCA wage tier matches your offer level
Apple files Labor Condition Applications with DOL for each sponsored hire. Your offer must meet the prevailing wage for your specific location and role level. If your offer is calibrated to an ICT-1 wage tier, a Senior Software Developer title may require renegotiation before filing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Software Developers?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for Senior Software Developer roles. Apple participates in the annual H-1B cap lottery each spring and files petitions for selected candidates after offer acceptance. Because Apple's engineering roles require specific technical degrees and platform expertise, most Senior Software Developer positions qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria.
Which visa types does Apple commonly use for Senior Software Developer roles?
Apple sponsors H-1B and H-1B1 visas for most senior engineering hires, along with E-3 visas for Australian citizens and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying occupations. F-1 OPT and CPT are also supported for candidates currently enrolled in or recently graduated from U.S. degree programs. Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is available for longer-tenure employees.
What qualifications does Apple expect for Senior Software Developer roles?
Apple typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a directly related field. For senior-level roles, several years of production experience in relevant domains, such as Apple Silicon, iOS internals, distributed systems, or machine learning frameworks, is expected. Candidates who have shipped software at scale or contributed to platform-level infrastructure are prioritized over generalist profiles.
How do I apply for Senior Software Developer jobs at Apple?
You can browse and apply for Senior Software Developer roles through Apple's careers portal. If you need visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate to identify which Apple openings are open to sponsored candidates before applying, since not every posting is available to applicants who require work authorization. Tailor your resume to the specific Apple team and platform stack listed in each job description.
How do I plan my timeline around Apple's H-1B sponsorship process?
The H-1B cap registration window opens in March each year for an October 1 start date. To meet that deadline, you need a signed offer from Apple by late February at the latest, which means clearing Apple's technical interview loop, typically four to six rounds, by January or early February. Candidates on F-1 OPT with a STEM extension have up to 36 months of work authorization, which provides more flexibility if you miss one cap cycle.